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Energy Resource Conservation

From US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

The Energy Resource Conservation (ERC) Program enables current Rural Utilities Service (RUS) borrowers to make funds available to their consumers for energy conservation and renewable energy projects by deferring payment of principal and interest.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Loan

    • Title

      Energy Resource Conservation

    • Source

      US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Award Range

  • Topics

    Buildings & Infrastructure
    Energy Efficiency

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Local Government, Nonprofits, State Agencies, Tribes, Utilities

    • Sector

      Buildings & Infrastructure, Energy Efficiency

    • Activity

      Energy Efficiency Improvements, Financial Help

    • Eligibility

      Participation in this program is limited to existing RUS borrowers with direct loans. Loans must not be Federal Financing Bank loan guarantees.

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Energy Resource Conservation Application

    • Requirements

      Terms of deferments vary based upon the principal balance and terms of the existing direct loans.

    • Disbursement Method

      Unspecified

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